The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-03
MINNESOTA.
Resignation of Rev. w. R. Dobbyn.

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RS pastor of the Third Universalist socie
ty has been rendered and accepted. Be
low we give the full text of the resigna
ton and resolutions accompanying tn
acceptance:
| To the President and Board of the Thir,
| UniUersaList Church:
DEAR BRETHREN-The intimation that ]
through your president, gave you severa
weeks ago, l now make fact by this infor
NAL statement of my resignation as paste
| of the Third Universaist church. For nearl,
three years l have labored in the hope Il
build large society which would be easil.
| self sustaining. From the first we have beef
met by the sternest financial problems which
whelm us, but trusting the growth of the city
and the inflow of sympathizers to our part o.
the city, we met the inevitable with resolu
ton and without complaint.
The removal of large number of our mos
active families from the city has made it ap
pear that in Justice to you, should not stay
and exact from you what would be compe-
tency for my family. 1, therefore, dear
brethren, ask you to accept my resignation
Permit me to say how much comfort it gives
me to reflect, that amid all our struggles,
people and pastor have manifested the ut
most unanimity, having but the one purpose
in view-the upbuilding of liberal Christian
church, where honest thought might have can
did expression. Will you also allow me to
urge that you do what you reas onably car to
hold the dear little society together, awaiting
more propitious day.
Your kindness and courtesy and forbear-
ance to me have been uniform and most
gratifying, and in saying farewell, let me say
how grateful am to you, and that my inter
est in your society remains undated. What
ever may be able to do for the society this
winter while in the city, 1 will be glad to do,
as one among yourselves. With memories
of pleasant associations and love that will
abide, am, my dear friends,
Yours respectfully and affectionately,
VIM. R. DoBBYN.
A large number of the friends OF the
pastor assembled at Twenty-seventh
street hall on Wednesday evening last, to
tender their best wishes to him for sue
cess in all his undertakings after severing
his connection with the society. Nearly
every member of Mr.. Dobbyn's parish
was represented by their presence or ex-
pressed regrets. A varied entertainment
was given, which every one seemed to en-
JOY. Some good music was rendered,
followed by reading OF the resolutions OF
regret which was feelingly responded to
by Br. Dobbyn. Rev. w. FL. Harrington
then spoke of the good work accomplish
ed during the last three years and ended
by presenting Mr.. Dobbyn with love
token in the shape of beautiful gold
watch appropriately engraved. 1t was a
genuine surprise, which SO overcame the
recipient that he was unable to respond.
Rabbi Illiowizi was present and in an
address of some twenty minutes, he
stated that he was happy to be present,
though he would enjoy himself much
more il this occasion was to welcome Mr..
Dobbyn in, rather than bid him farewell.
He expressed his admiration for Mr.. Dob
byn, and spoke of him as man of Gull
ture, independent in his thought and very
progressive. His energy and enthusiasm
have held the society together, and, said
he: g pray God Almighty he may stay
in Minneapolis to help fight. as he SO
we'll knows how, the battle for Liberal,
truly Liberal Christianity"
Excellent music followed, and the rest
of the evening was spent in social enjoy
ment.
at meeting Of the Board of Trustees
of the Third Oniversalist society, held at
the residence of @. P. Halseltine Thurs-
day evening, Nov. 8, 1887, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, Our pastor, Prof. VIM. r. Dob
byn, having rendered his resignation as pastor
of the Third Universalist society of this city,
and
WHEREAS, His reason for this step is due to
the stringent financial condition of the society
at the present time. Therefore be it resolved
that we accept his resignation with regret.
Resolped, That during the past three years
he has shown great ability as an organizer and
promoter of society and a courage that knew
no fear in the outspeaking of belief, and that
he has endeared himself to the hearts of his
people by his works of charity, both in and
out of the society.
ReSOlUed, That in him as a man of highly Gull
tured mind, breadth of thought intellectual
vigor and strong moral purpose, the cause of
temperance and all other reforms for the BEN
eft of humanity, have an ardent and consis-
tentent advocate.
ReSOlped. That we regret deeply the unfor-
tunate circumstances which deprive our pull
pit of so capable and proficient a pastor and
that in parting, our kindest wishes will ever
attend him and his estimable wife.
Resolved, That these resolutions be recorded
in the minutes of this meeting, and that copy
of the same be presented to ProfWm. r. Dob
byn. Also that copy of the same be sent to
THE UNIvERsALIsT for publication. tSigned.)
j. L. CONNER, Pres.
Fl. II. HEATH Treas.
G. NJ. LINDMAN, Sec.
J. W. WooDMAN,
GEO. W. FLANDERS,
G. p. HAsELTINEi
G. W. LIBBY,
J.W. BAIRD.
Board of Trustees